Mesquer

It is mainly thanks to its beaches that the municipality of Mesquer attracts visitors of passage. It also has a seaside resort, Quimiac, which takes place in the pine wood between the Atlantic Ocean and the former village of the same name. Created in the second half of the 20th century, it gives access to the Cote d'Amour. Different hiking or cycling are possible, especially to admire the point of Merquel, the tip of the cross or the forges. Visits are also available in the salt marshes. The site has several beaches ideal for swimming or the practice of nautical activities like the beaches of Sorlock, Lanséria, the Moulin or the Toul Ru. You can also admire the Saint-Louis chapel of Quimiac built in the 1950s, or the Notre-Dame-de-Merquel chapel of Romanesque style, also built in the mid-20th century.

Not far from the village, the small port of Kercabellec was formerly used for the export of salt to the rest of Europe. Typical, it is now used for oyster farming and allows to admire houses representing the architecture of the Guérande peninsula.

Former residence of the Templars and the Hospitallers, the present heritage house dates from the thirteenth century. From April to September, it hosts exhibitions of painting and sculpture.

A local market and craft market is held every Wednesday morning in July and August in Kercabellec. Also in the summer, Quimiac has a market on Tuesday and Friday morning, while the town of Mesquer offers his Sunday morning. In July and September, the city offers garage sales.

In July, place at the festival An Seisiun. These Irish music and dance events propose to discover the culture made in Ireland through concerts or dance demonstrations.

Kercabellec offers its book fair in late July or early August with the presence of many authors for meetings and dedications.

Every two years in September, Mesquer organizes its feast of the sea. The opportunity to discover traditional boat crews and enjoy many activities.